Barefoot In The Park May 2026

The play thrives on its eccentric supporting cast, who serve as catalysts for the couple's growth. Barefoot in the Park - AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO

: A straight-laced, conservative "rising young attorney". Corie Bratter : A spontaneous, effervescent free spirit. Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park is a classic romantic comedy by Neil Simon that explores the chaotic first week of marriage for two polar opposites in New York City. Originally a hit Broadway play (1963) starring Robert Redford, it was later adapted into a 1967 film featuring Redford and Jane Fonda. The play thrives on its eccentric supporting cast,

The story follows Paul and Corie Bratter, newlyweds who move into a tiny, dysfunctional fifth-floor walk-up in Greenwich Village. Barefoot in the Park is a classic romantic

: Their "honeymoon phase" quickly hits reality as they navigate their differing personalities, a leaky skylight, and 56 grueling stairs to their door. Key Characters & Dynamics